Quinn Plastic Surgery blog

Cosmetic surgery can help you boost your confidence and achieve your ideal look. However, it does come with some potential risks. To ensure that you decrease your level of risk and feel as comfortable as possible about your upcoming procedure, we’ve detailed some things you can do to prepare your mind and body. Adequate preparation can also improve your outcomes, decrease downtime, and reduce discomfort.

Approximately one in eight women will develop breast cancer in their lifetime, making it the second most common type of cancer amongst women in the US. Though researchers still do not know exactly what causes it, many genetic and environmental factors including gender, age, cigarette smoke, a family history of breast cancer, obesity, long-term birth control use, and inadequate exercise increase the risk.

Mammograms are vital to detecting early signs of breast cancer and have helped saved the lives of thousands of women. Women who have had breast augmentation often understand the importance of mammograms, but have questions surrounding whether these screenings are safe for breast implants. Having a solid understanding about how breast implants can affect mammograms can help you find the healthcare support you need to successfully combat breast cancer.

Pregnancy can do wonders for your beauty, and often invites compliments from friends, family, and strangers who can’t help but notice your amazing pregnancy glow. During pregnancy your body produces more estrogen, which contributes to shinier, glossier hair and radiant, glowing skin — not to mention new feminine curves thanks to your baby bump.

Life events such as pregnancy, weight loss, and aging can sometimes make women feel less youthful and attractive due to the way these factors affect their breasts. For instance, women who breastfed their children may have drooping breasts that have lost their shape and volume, while women who lost excess weight may have pockets of extra skin around their breasts. If the appearance of your breasts is affecting your self-esteem and silhouette, then one or more breast enhancement surgeries may be able to help.